Telangana is an enabler for industry, business: Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka - The HinduUpdated - November 04, 2026 09:51 pm IST - HYDERABADDeputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu and IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu at the FICCI conference in Hyderabad on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: ArrangementTelangana is driving industrial growth with investment-friendly policies and world-class infrastructure, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka said here on Wednesday.Addressing the FICCI @100 celebrations and Telangana Deep-Tech Leadership Summit, he said the government is not only investing in research and industrial development but is also placing emphasis on public-private partnerships. Collaborations remain crucial as the State aspires to emerge as a $3-trillion economy by 2047.On DeepTech, he said, “Telangana has a strong foundation for this work. Hyderabad brings together software, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, aerospace and engineering. Our opportunity lies in getting these capabilities to work together.”Calling for a practical DeepTech blueprint, he said barriers that slow down the fruits of labour of research, and development should be examined carefully and in detail. He called for shared testing facilities, clearer routes to certification, and carefully designed pilot purchases, which he added, can help good ideas prove themselves.Speaking at the event, IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu the government is developing the infrastructure required to promote research, innovation and skill development in areas such as Artificial Intelligence, quantum technology, robotics, cybersecurity, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing.The Minister said the government is giving priority to emerging technologies, industrial development and manufacturing.Published - November 04, 2026 09:16 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }